ABOUT BAR.sol
The team behind the experience.
BAR.sol brings together cocktail craft, event service, visual direction, and operational discipline to create bar experiences that feel intentional from the first impression to the final pour.
THE TEAM BEHIND BAR.SOL
Craft, style, and service under one roof.
BAR.sol is led by a small team with deep roots in hospitality, beverage development, event service, brand atmosphere, and operational leadership. Each person brings a different lens, but the standard is shared: thoughtful service, expressive cocktails, and experiences built with intention.
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF BAR.sol
Joe Dietrich
Joe Dietrich brings two decades of experience shaping beverage programs, teams, and guest experiences at the highest level of hospitality. His background spans live music venues, fine dining, high end cocktail lounges, and large-scale cultural institutions. Formerly the Director of Cocktail Culture for the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass, Joe has led multi-venue programs with a focus on operational excellence, efficiency, and elevated guest experience.
DIRECTOR OF STYLE
Lydia Richmond
Lydia Richmond shapes the visual language and emotional tone of BAR.sol. With extensive experience in hospitality leadership, event styling, and brand design, she brings a refined understanding of how atmosphere, flow, and aesthetics influence guest experience.
Currently the General Manager of Woodblock in Redmond, Lydia leads BAR.sol’s creative direction across events, brand identity, web presence, and social media, ensuring every touchpoint feels cohesive, elevated, and intentional.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CREATIVE ALCHEMIST
Parker Hutchinson
Parker Hutchinson is a creative force driven by flavor, story, and instinct. His approach to cocktails blends technical precision with a sense of play, crafting drinks that feel expressive, memorable, and deeply human.
With over a decade in the Pacific Northwest hospitality scene, Parker has designed menus for restaurants, pop-ups, and private events across the region. At BAR.sol, he leads creative development across the beverage program.
